Plant safety record
Grape Ivy
Cissus alata
Grape Ivy is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs within the exact ASPCA Cissus rhombifolia evidence identity, reconciled to Cissus alata in current Kew taxonomy.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
Grape Ivy is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed scope.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
Grape Ivy is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed scope.
Quick answer
A correctly identified Grape Ivy is not expected to poison a cat or dog, though chewing plant material can still cause mild stomach upset.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Cissus alata
Also called: Venezuela Treebine
Public PawPlants taxonomy is Cissus alata. ASPCA and the approved Commons image use Cissus rhombifolia, which Kew treats as a synonym of Cissus alata. This is not the existing Climbing Begonia, Cissus discolor. Venezuela Treebine is a governed search alias; Oak Leaf Ivy is not.
What non-toxic means
The ASPCA-listed identity is non-toxic; ingestion can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.
If your pet chewed it
Remove access after chewing and monitor your pet. Contact a veterinarian for concerning or persistent symptoms.
Prevention and placement
Keep trailing stems and fallen leaves out of repeated pet-chewing reach.
Evidence scope
The non-toxic conclusion is limited to the exact ASPCA Cissus rhombifolia identity and its documented Cissus alata taxonomic equivalent. Do not generalize it to Cissus species, Cissus discolor, or other ivy-like plants.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA — Grape IvyClassification for the governed identity or scope.
- Wikimedia Commons — Cissus rhombifolia.jpgImage source, creator, license, and representation provenance.
Practical next steps
Plan around this plant
These guides help with household setup. They do not change this plant’s toxicity conclusion or replace veterinary advice.